"He's just one of those guys who got better and better as the year went on," Reeve said. "He became a dominant lineman for us."

The 6-1, 185-pound Thompson was a first-team Class 2A all-state selection and the District 16-2A, Division II MVP after catching 65 passes for 1,640 yards and 25 touchdowns.

The 5-7, 180-pound Silvas was a first-team all-district selection and was named the All-Around player on the Advocate's all-area team after carrying 159 times for 1,050 yards and 22 touchdowns, and catching 13 passes for 189 yards and three touchdowns.

"I remember the first time I saw Marcus and Draigon when they were in the seventh grade, I knew they were going to be special," said Refugio coach Jason Herring. "As I watched them play, I always thought this day would come."

The 5-10, 175-pound Franklin carried only 13 times for 65 yards and one touchdown before suffering a season-ending knee injury in the second game of the season.

"I know West Texas A&M was really high on him," Herring said. "He's worked real hard to get back and I'm glad he's getting a chance to play."

Commitments cannot be official until Wednesday, which is national signing day.